Conclaves and Cardinals: The Road to a New Pope

Father Tom Gibbons and co-host Maggie McKay are joined by Sister Bernadette Reese, a former journalist with the Vatican Dicastery of Communication, to provide deep insight into the conclave's evolution, the roles and responsibilities of the Cardinals, and the stringent rules governing the election of a new Pope. Explore historical anecdotes, including the election of Pope Gregory X, and the significance of the Sistine Chapel as the setting for the modern conclave. Learn what to expect as the Cardinals prepare to elect the next Pope.